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WWE SmackDown Results (3/21)

Posted By: Jacob Wilkins on Mar 21, 2017

WWE SmackDown Results (3/21)

Welcome to Smackdown Live, coming to you from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Last week AJ Styles brutally attacked Shane McMahon after struggling to come to terms with the fact that he has no match for Wrestlemania 33. After being fired by GM Daniel Bryan, Shane made an announcement before the show that he will be AJ's opponent for Mania. Will Styles show up to Smackdown tonight despite not having a job? Also, after a defeat at the hands of the Usos, American Alpha must put their titles up for grabs against them tonight. Could we see new tag champs? All this plus: Will The Miz and Maryse have any more to tell the fans about John Cena and Nikki Bella's relationship? Will the mind games continue between WWE Champion Bray Wyatt and his foe at Wrestlemania, Randy Orton? Will any more women be added to the Smackdown Women's Championship match at Mania? Will Dean Ambrose make a return to Smackdown to confront Baron Corbin? Will anymore more competitors be added to the Andre Battle Royal? For answers to these and other questions be sure to tune in here for all your live coverage needs!

We kick things off with a recap of AJ Styles' attack on Shane McMahon, as well as Bryan firing AJ on the spot and Shane's announcement that he will face Styles at Wrestlemania. After the video package, Bryan is shown to talking to a staff member but is approached by Styles with a huge smile on his facing, asking where Shane is. Bryan says that Shane wants to show AJ how to handle a situation without ambushing someone. Styles said that it felt so good last week that he's thinking of trying it again. He makes his way to the ring, in casual clothes. The crowd chants for Styles as he tells them he's not sorry for anything he did last week. He says hit heart welled up as much as his eye did. He mocks Shane for being his opponent, but still accepts his challenge. He know people are wondering why he would, and responds with telling them that Shane wants to be in the ring with AJ styles for Smackdown's sake. He says he's untouchable, and that he will meet him in the parking lot again to prove that things will get "phenomenally worse". 

TONIGHT: The Miz and Maryse have unseen footage of Total Bellas that could show them in a bad light.

BACKSTAGE: Bryan is shown in his office talking to Shane, warning him about Styles' plans. Shane tells him something that makes him smile. Corbin comes in and asks him where Ambrose is, and when he's told he won't be there he takes it as meaning he has the night off, and that with his luck he should "be hitting the black jack tables". Bryan stops him before he leaves and tell shim he has a match against The Viper, Randy Orton.

TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: American Alpha (c) vs. The Usos

Jordan and Jimmy start of the match with a tie up, as Jordan goes right for the back tie up. Jordan shoots the leg but Jimmy grabs the rope for a break. Jimmy misses a strike but sneaks another in, and tags in Jay. Jay charges but is caught with a back suplex. Gable tags in who goes right for an arm lock. Gables is ran into the corner and Jimmy tags in. The two trade takedowns, and Jordan tags in. He wrenches on the arm and passes it to Gable. Jimmy chops Gable to regain control but its short lived as he gets double teamed by Gable and Jordan. Both Usos eat a drop kick and are taken to the outside as the champs stand tall before the break.

We return from break with Gable in a headlock. Gable makes it to his feet but is kneed and whipped hard into the corner. He's whipped to the other side but doges a splash. He tried to reach Jordan but keeps getting caught up by Jay. When Gable finally gets away Jordan is taken off the apron by Jimmy. Gable is taken to the outside and is nearly counted out but makes it in. Jimmy tags in and goes on the attack. He plants Gable on the top of the turnbuckle, smashing his head onto the top of the post. He is in the tree of woe which Jimmy tries to take advantage of with a charge, but Gable sits up dodging it. He's able to get out and tag in Jordan who goes wild with offense. Jay tags in and eats an Angle Slam for a nearfall. They try to go for the finish but Jimmy saves with a superkick. They do there own double finisher for another nearfall. They each take a corner and try for a double splash but Jordan saves Gable. They connect their finisher this time but Jay saves him from a defeat. The two go nuts on each other on the outside. Gable goes over the barricade leaving Jason Jordan alone to take a superkick for the pinfall.

WINNERS AND NEW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: THE USOS

BACKSTAGE: Styles is shown waiting in the parking garage for Shane McMahon.

ANNOUNCEMENT: John Cena will take on Fandango tonight (why did this need an announcement?)

BACKSTAGE: Luke Harper says that Orton has opened Pandora's Box whiule also destroying it. Luke Harper tells Orton that Wyatt will be destroyed at Harper's hands.

VIDEO: A really funny video package plays of "Total Bellas" that is actually The Miz and Maryse pretending to be John Cena and the Bellas, making fun of the fact that Cena won't marry Nikki.

SINGLES MATCH: Randy Orton vs. Baron Corbin

The two circle each otherand tie up hard. Orton applies a headlock which Corbin reverses with a whip and shoulder block. Corbin whips which Orton nearly counter into an RKO but Corbin escapes to the outside. He gets back into the ring. The tie up again with Orton getting cornered and socked punched in the face. Orton is whipped to the ropes but counters with a hair takedown, and grounds him with stomps. He takes Corbin to the corner and uppercuts him, finishing with punches up top and a spinning elbow. Corbin escapes to the outside but Orton gets a handful of hair over the rope. Corbin takes Ortons head and rams it into the post, as Corbin re-enters the ring before we go to break.

WE return from break with Corbin in control of the match, Orton being grounded with strikes and a tight chin lock. Orton makes it to his feet and gains control with strikes of his own. He whips Corbin to the corner but he slides to the outside behind Orton's back and blindsides him with a clothesline. He chokes Orton on the ropes and connects two big forearms. He brings Orton to his feet and corners him, but gets caught with a boot when he charges. Orton goes for a snap powerslam but Baron counter and connects a strike. Orton whips Corbin to the corner and he slides out again, but the attempted blindside is countered with a successful snap powerslam. He connects a big one armed slam to Corbin for a nearfall, and Corbin escapes to the apron. Orton tried for a rop DDT but Corbin takes him to the outside and the two brawl. Orton re-enter the ring and plants a rop DDT this time, signalling for the RKO afterwards. Corbin counter the RKO with a Deep 6 for a nearfall. Orton escapes to the outside and Corbin gives chase. He tries to ram Orton but is dodged, and rams into the stairs. Corbin gets back into the ring and the crowd seems to notice something. All of a sudden we see Ambrose on top of a forklift and tries to get Corbin's attention. Orton uses the distraction to connect an RKO for the pinfall victory.

WINNER: RANDY ORTON

Ambrose makes his way to the ring and accepts his Corbin's Intercontinental Championship challenge at Wrestlemania, and and plants him with a Dirty Deeds.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Becky Lynch will take on Carmella tonight.

BACKSTAGE: Styles is shown still waiting for Shane, and the announcers say they will continue to monitor the situation.

BACKSTAGE: Orton is being interviewed when the lights begin to flicker. They turn off completely and when they come back on, Orton is surrounded by men in sheep masks. He is held against the wall as Bray Wyatt appears with some sort of scepter, and performs a ritual on him with it. He says Orton found his one fatal flaw, but that it has now become his greatest strength. He thanks Randy before he starts to sing "He's Got The Whole World in His Hands". The feed immediately cuts to break.

SINGLES MATCH: John Cena vs. Fandango

Fandango gives Cena a ticket for being a crappy boyfriend and another for wearing jorts in 2017, all the while Tyler Breeze is dressed as Nikki Bella. Nikki comes out in response, and the match starts shortly after. Fandango starts throwing tickets at Cena, and Cena responds with shoulders and the five knuckle shuffle. Breeze triues to get involved but Nikki takes him out, and they both connect an AA and a STF, and Fandango taps for the win.

WINNER: JOHN CENA

SINGLES MATCH: Becky Lynch vs. Carmella

Natalya joins the commentary for this match, as Lynch goes for a stiff kick right off the bat. Carmella escapes and runs around the ring. Lynch catches her but Elseworth continues to get involved by grabbing Lynches leg, allowing Carmella to hit a big chin kick. Natalya gets off commentary to attack Carmella, which spark Mickie to get involved, which then sparks Alexa to get involved. When the dust settled Alexa was the one standing tall. 

WINNER: NO CONTEST

VIDEO: The Miz and Maryse continue to poke fun at Cena and Nikki on a spoof of "Total Bellas". This time it's a tour of Cena's house.

BACKSTAGE: Renee asks Styles what his intentions are, but Shane shows up cutting the interview short. At least that's what Styles thought. It ended up being Rhyno and Heath. However, Shane shows up in the arena and makes his way to the ring. seemingly behind Styles' back. Shane is sporting a black eye, and tells Styles he's waiting for him. Renee informs him of this as we go to break.

We come back from break with Shane still waiting in the ring. He says Styles is only a tough guy when he's hiding or attacking from behind, and either Styles goes out there or Shane will find him. Styles is show making his way to the ring backstage. He comes out the ramp with a microphone and tells Shane to calm down. He apologizes for going off the deephed. The crowd boos and he tells Shane not to listen to them. He says he appreciates him giving him a match, and that he's going to get in the ring and shake his hand. When Styles gets in the ring, Shane attack Styles and the two brawl. Shane gets some good shots in but Styles gains control easily. He clears the table and before he can do anything with Shane he is suplex. Shane finishes clearing the table and hits Styles with a monitor. He lays Styles on the table and climbs the turnbuckle. He connect a huge shoulder drop from the top, and the two lay on the outside in a heap. Shane gets up and points to the Wrestlemania sign as the show comes to a close.

What did you think of tonight's show? Be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!


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